The online directory enables lookup of king county staff and related information. King county metro to buy 120 allelectric buses by 2020. King county metro, or metro for short, is the transit agency for seattle and king county in washington state. Renting a king county metro bus at extra cost to the production, king country metro buses are available to rent to filming under the following stipulations. If you were referred by a current king county metro employee to apply for this position, please provide their first and last name or. King county metros commuter van program is the largest public agency program of its kind in the nation, boasting more than 3 million rides each year. Drive for metro job openings king county metro transit. The metro code of conduct is detailed in the following two lists which are organized by civil penalties and criminal penalties.
Outside, it usually appears on the outer bus corners. Engaging in public communications activities or commercial activities except as authorized under king county code 28. King county metros 3,000 drivers make it look easy. It is a three or fourdigit number and is permanently applied to the bus. Tty users, please dial your relay service at 711 to get in touch with rideshare staff available 8 am to 5 pm, monday through friday. Metro acquired the 91bus fleet of the metropolitan transit.
Learn about the different accessible transportation options available for people with disabilities in the greater seattle metropolitan area, including buses, light rail, access, dart and bus rapid transit. If youve ever wondered what its like driving a 60footlong. Here, youll find a list of routes metro has either discontinued, evolved, or revised. In the rare event that metro declares an emergency, route 3 to madrona and north queen anne hill, and route 4 to judkins park, will not operate, but route 3 to madrona, and route 4 to east queen anne hill and judkins park, will operate. Pennscore operator training manual this manual was the brainchild of, and was originally prepared by, dave kilmer of red rose transit authority as part of the pennscore program. Getting where you want to go june 14, 2011 at the university of washington medical center. King county metros predecessor was the municipality of metropolitan seattle which took over transit operations from the seattle transit system and metropolitan transit in 1973 to form an integrated countywide bus system. When the wheels on the bus stop going round and round. Upon taking over transit operations on january 1, 1973, metro used buses acquired from predecessor agencies seattle transit system and the metropolitan transit company, still painted in their original colors.
Route 40 transitplus multimodal corridor transportation. King county metro bus driver cherry gilbert is known for her positive attitude and unflappable disposition. It all started when a bus passenger punched out five of glenn ruths bottom teeth. King county metro assigns custom bus routes serving schools in bellevue, kirkland and on mercer island route numbers in the 800s. Knowledgeable instructors, experienced with the king county metro transit and sound transit systems, provide the training.
Bus operator recruitment, hiring process and customer service. King county metro s commuter van program is the largest public agency program of its kind in the nation, boasting more than 3 million rides each year. As a leader in the transportation industry, metro strives to attract and retain topquality staff to ensure highquality service to our customers. Metro transit does not require parttime applicants to have a cdl to be hired for the bus operator position, but candidates must get a commercial driver permit with. Congresswoman kay granger announced friday that trinity metro is authorized to use remaining federal funds from the texrail project for an extension of the commuter rail line. Driven by safety how to report problems king county metro. We have minimized driver topassenger interaction by directing riders to board at rear doors if they are able, eliminating fares, and installing safety straps. It is the eighthlargest transit bus agency in the united states, carrying an average of 395,000 passengers each weekday on 215 routes. Resources rideshare king county metro transit king county.
On the water taxi youll show it on the fare officer before boarding. Metros transit facilities include, but are not limited to. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Plans provided to kc metro must show trolley overhead on channelization plan sheets. Home trinity metro tarrant county public transit service. King county metro starts testing 100% electric buses in. The bus drivers primary job is to operate the bus safely. You will need to enter your access id and follow the instructions given.
On the streetcar, light rail and sounder and metro rapidride if you board through the rear doors youll show it to a fare enforcement officer. Bus operator recruitment, hiring process and customer. Vanpool program rideshare king county metro transit. With 3 million annual rides, king county metro s route 40 has the thirdhighest ridership of all their bus lines. Oct 06, 2011 if youre thinking of riding king county metro, take a look at this short video so youll be ready and know the rules. Community transit provides transportation options for snohomish county, including bus, swift bus rapid transit, commuter service, vanpool, ridesharing and dart paratransit service. The lowstress way to find your next king county metro job opportunity is on simplyhired.
Therefore, your starcraft bus should not be driven or occupied prior to the operators reading and thorough understanding of the information and warnings contained herein. King county metro moving forward together king county. On the bus, youll show your mobile device screen to the driver. Our bus and metrolink train services are clean, safe, and convenient. The lowstress way to find your next school bus driver king county job opportunity is on simplyhired. Take metro to a sporting or special event and save on gas and parking. In addition, the county is committed to recruiting and maintaining a quality workforce that shares our guiding principles. It is a privilege to ride metro buses and trains to report a problem while riding metro contact 323. Must perform basic functions of operating a metro bus reach the emergency exits adjust manual mirrors to view at least 200 feet behind bus safely reach brake and accelerator pedals from normal seating position reach and control steering wheel safely. It is the eighthlargest transit bus agency in the united states, carrying an. Thats when ruth, a king county metro bus driver on the latenight.
Drive for metro job openings king county metro transit king. Free interview details posted anonymously by king county metro interview candidates. Cdl practice test specifically for metro transit bus drivers. New school bus driver king county careers in king county, wa are added daily on. Within the metro transit system, there are 1,300 buses, trolleys and articulated buses or coaches. For community transportation coordinators and volunteer drivers. Must perform basic functions of operating a metro bus reach the emergency exits adjust manual mirrors to view at least 200 feet behind bus safely reach brake and accelerator pedals from normal seating position reach and control steering wheel safely conform with texas driving laws, txdot and federal. O p e r a t o r t r a i n i n g m a n u a l april, 2002. Sound transit revises fare enforcement methods to better ensure safety of all until further notice, fares are not required on board sound transit trains or buses. Oct 16, 20 thinking about riding king county metro transit buses with your wheelchair. With 3 million annual rides, king county metros route 40 has the thirdhighest ridership of all their bus lines. Assume all responsibilities of the primary driver when acting in that capacity. Shes been driving buses for almost two decades and takes pride in the job.
Social distancing is slowing the coronavirus in seattle. Access drivers will lose jobs to be rehired for less money. One of the most common concerns shared by commuters is being stranded without access to a car. As of 2017, king county metro operates the 10th largest fleet of buses in the united states, with a total of 1,540 buses. One way metro achieves this goal is by providing a worklife that fosters the motivation and enthusiasm necessary to succeed. King county metro transit will be acquiring 120 new allelectric buses by the year 2020, going by a recent announcement from king county executive dow constantine. Reduced fare mta bus passes for k12 lowincome students. Trips are free for the volunteer driver, riders pay. During most snow conditions routes 3 and 4 will operate via the snow routing as shown in this timetable. In october 2012, a washington dc metropolitan area transit authority wmata bus driver was hospitalized after a rock was thrown through an open window and hit her head while she was driving. Apply to crew member, processing assistant, contractor and more. This manual is a comprehensive resource intended for all trippool drivers and riders. Not only are we settling into our new structure shifting from a division to a department, we are hiring more employees, increasing service, working on base expansion, and continuing to create innovative mobility services for our customers.
When turning radius is constrained by the front of the bus also take mirrors into consideration. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Metro transit is your go to agency for public transportation throughout king county. Information session at metro offices hire a hero facebook king county employee metro transit driver twitter event or career fair other. Infoweb trip planner allows you to plan a trip, view upcoming departure times, and to view the positions of vehicles in real time. A dieselelectric hybrid powered version was sold from 1996 to 2006. King county metro, officially the king county metro transit department and often shortened to metro, is the public transit authority of king county, washington, which includes the city of seattle. The braun accessible vehicle operator manual is stored in. Metro is engaging in zeroemission fleet planning to enable a clean and sustainable region. Learn about the lausd metro pilot program allowing students to ride for free on metro buses. King county metro transit operator interview questions. We are popular locally and admired nationwide for our innovative transit services, pioneering green practices, and visionary approach to meeting the transportation needs of the county s growing population. To get a better sense of the widths and turning radius of buses, our team at the seattle department of transportation sdot got.
Wsdot design manual transit facilities division 14 hov and transit. Metros newly expanded night owl service will run between midnight and 5 am every day. Commercial drivers license cdl test see various state requirements. Upon successfully passing all three tests, you will need to apply for the permit. Accessible commuter vans are available to groups upon request. If youve ever wondered what its like driving a 60foot. King county metro salary ranges by job title glassdoor. Welcome to the gallery of discontinued king county metro bus routes. King county metro transit seattle, washington facebook. Thank you for doing your part to help improve safety and security on buses, at bus stops, shelters and the metro facilities you use.
Metro transit does not require parttime applicants to have a cdl to be hired for the bus operator position, but. About 140 king county metro access van drivers are losing their jobs and being rehired for less money. There are over 11 school bus driver king county careers in king. King county metro coaches have a large turning radius, and the swept path of a coach is further extended by the presence of an extended bike rack. Job openings king county metro transit king county. Explore king county metro salaries see king county metro hourly pay, king county metro bonuses, or check out salaries for king county metro internship. Metro 4663876 report train line, location, time, direction report bus number, location, time, direction if on bus, note badge number of operator during an emergency always follow the directions of a metro operator or law. School bus driver jobs, employment in king county, wa. Giving commuters the choice to share the ride in a commuter van, king county metro serves groups as few as five and as many as 20 commuters in each van.
If you are obtaining the permit for a position with metro transit, you may select the exempt box pertaining to medical examiners certification. King county metro starts testing 100% electric buses in seattle. Transit operators are assigned to and report to work at a base. Cwp currently allows district court to sentence offenders to work crews to perform supervised manual labor for various public service agencies. Inside the bus, the coach number appears in the right front corner, opposite the driver. Read more an easy way for employers to save thousands of dollars in payroll taxes.
Purchased as gliders with no powertrain, the buses were fitted with the. King county, washington king county metro transit trip. In 1994, the operation of the transit system was acquired by. Plan routes, get realtime schedules, view fares, get inspired, and save with special discounts. Bike lanes and transit service seattle streets illustrated. How to receive free tap card to ride free on ladot dash buses. These links provide useful information for metros commuter van drivers, bookkeepers, and riders. These guidelines are used internally and provide a framework for metro in development of its facilities. Mar 31, 2020 king county is committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. The regional guaranteed ride home program grh helps alleviate this concern by providing employees who rideshare to work with a reimbursed ride home in the event of a valid emergency. Theyre master curb huggers and their turning radius down sometimes busy and narrow streets in seattle and across king county is on point. Mta in new york purchased a gillig phantom hybrid demo bus as well as diesels for mta long island bus. Plan your trip, find your bus, commute smarter, travel better.
King county metro transit norman blessant dale feudale victoria learn orlando riley tim vick utah transit. King county metro bus driver enjoys route before sunrise. Access drivers follow routes made up of trips requested in. King county metro has a lot of work ahead and we are gearing up with people and plans to stay on track. Transit instruction accessible services king county metro transit. From 2001 to 2003, king county metro purchased 100 gillig phantoms to convert to trolleybuses. Learn about the lausdmetro pilot program allowing students to ride for free on metro buses. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. Metro driver reports positive covid19 diagnosis metro. Getting from here to there in beautiful orange county is a snap with public transportation, ridesharing, and biking. Watch metro rider saan and metro driver paul give tips on how to use the ramp, maneuver your wheelchair into a spot in. If you like working with people and want to make a difference in your community, come help us run our growing transit system. To encourage more space between bus drivers and riders, king county metro is in the process of installing a temporary dividerwhich we are calling a safety strapon buses to cordon off the front area of the bus for passengers who require priority seating.
Many king county facilities are closed to the public, and many services are being offered remotely. The contract included the models e40lfr and e60lfr. Onstreet location where transit vehicles stop to pickup and discharge passengers. Fixed planning and scheduling for bus transit systems. Increase ridership while reducing operator and vehicle costs with fixed planning and scheduling. Please let the metro representative know which language is needed. King county transit bus accidents seattle personal. King county metro to hire hundreds of bus drivers ahead of. Giving commuters the choice to share the ride in a commuter van, king county metro serves groups as few as five and as many as 20 commuters in. See the steps sound transit is taking to help address the spread of the coronavirus. King county boasts an annual ridership of 100 million passengers a year. Between 2005 and late 2009, new flyer delivered 262 trolley lowfloor buses to the greater vancouver transportation authority.
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